Megan Moynahan, MS

Case Western Reserve University

Executive Director, Institute for Functional Restoration

Broad Research Programs

Paralysis after Spinal Cord Injury
Innovative Rehabilitation Technologies

Summary

Megan Moynahan is the Executive Director of the Institute for Functional Restoration (IFR), a non-profit organization based at Case Western Reserve University that has the mission to restore function to people with spinal cord injury by building a sustainable commercial enterprise for neuroprosthetics. The IFR’s unique commercialization approach assures the steady translation of proven technologies out of research and into stable commercial availability. The IFR is currently shepherding a multi-function neuroprosthetic system through the regulatory and commercialization stages, with support from both philanthropy and traditional grants. Prior to this, Megan enjoyed a 17-year career at the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health, where she served as its Associate Director for Technology and Innovation, leading a variety of projects including directing the White House sponsored Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program at FDA, and the Innovation Pathway program designed to streamline the regulatory process for innovative medical devices. She holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a MS in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University.

Publications

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=moynahan+megan

Professional Society Memberships

2019-present American Spinal Injury Association

Specific Research Topics

Contact Information

MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center
4229 Pearl Road
Cleveland OH, 44109
Email: mxm268@case.edu